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DEXPRO S.A.E. · Egypt · Mediterranean Coast

Black SandMineral Catalogue

Eight globally strategic minerals drawn from the world's largest known black sand deposit — 1.3 billion cubic metres along 400 kilometres of Egyptian Mediterranean coastline. Every mineral independently certified by Control Union before shipment.

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The Collection

Eight strategic minerals separated from the Egyptian Mediterranean black sand deposit. Each chapter carries the full commercial terms, laboratory specification and packaging standard required to open a shipment.

01 IlmeniteFeTiO₃ — Iron Titanate Egypt's most abundant heavy mineral. 46.61% TiO₂, lab-verified. 46.61% TiO₂ 02 MagnetiteFe₃O₄ — Iron(II,III) Oxide TFe 68–72%, naturally magnetic. Steelmaking and heavy-media feedstock. TFe 68–72% 03 ZirconZrSiO₄ — Zirconium Silicate Highest-value grade. AMASIS brand, shipped to Colorobbia and Bitossi. ZrO₂ 65–66% 04 GarnetFe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂ — Almandine Garnet Almandine abrasive grade. Mohs 7–7.5, free silica under 1%. Mohs 7.0–7.5 05 RutileTiO₂ — Natural Rutile The highest-value titanium feedstock. 95–97% natural TiO₂. 95–97% TiO₂ 06 MonaziteCe·La·Nd·Th·PO₄ — Rare Earth Phosphate REE and thorium bearing. IAEA / ENRRA licensed, qualified buyers only. REE₂O₃ 55–65% 07 LeucoxeneTiO₂·FeO — Altered Ilmenite Naturally upgraded ilmenite. Control Union PSI ORE095.23, 310,500 KG verified. 65–90% TiO₂ 08 TitaniteCaTiSiO₅ — Calcium Titanium Silicate Sphene. Specialty ceramics and REE co-extraction, on request. TiO₂ eq. 35–40%
The House

DEXPRO S.A.E.

DEXPRO S.A.E. operates at the intersection of natural resource extraction and high-end surface manufacturing — the DEXPRO Minerals Division for high-purity industrial minerals, and Cuarzo Del Nilo for luxury engineered quartz. One uncompromising standard governs both: All Natural Everything.

Our Vision

To position Egypt as the global benchmark for mineral purity and engineered surface luxury.

Our Mission

To extract, process and deliver premium resources and engineered surfaces with absolute technical precision.

DEXPRO Quality Verified — Est. 2018

Quality Guaranteed · Quality Verified

A three-stage testing cycle — Raw Material · Post-Packing · Pre-Loading — audited by SGS, TÜV Rheinland and Control Union, with CCIC China arrival authentication for mainland shipments.

SGSTÜV RheinlandControl UnionCCIC China
Deposit to Port

Six Stages

Every tonne DEXPRO ships passes the same six-stage route from the Mediterranean shoreline to the container. Three of those stages are laboratory tests, and the certificate travels with the cargo.

01
Deposit
Mediterranean coastal sands, 400 km of coastline across 11 identified sites.
02
Separation
Gravity, magnetic and electrostatic separation into single-mineral concentrates.
03
Raw Material Test
First of three testing stages — assay on raw concentrate before packing.
04
Post-Packing Test
Second stage — sampling after filling of FIBC jumbo bags.
05
Pre-Loading Test
Third stage — final assay and weight verification before container loading.
06
Shipment
FOB Alexandria / Damietta. Documents, PSI certificate and photo record issued per container.
01
Chapter 01 — Titanium Feedstock · Primary Grade

Ilmenite

FeTiO₃ — Iron Titanate
31–44%
Deposit Concentration
Processing Plant · Mediterranean Coast
Egypt Black Sand · At Source
Overview

Ilmenite is Egypt's most abundant black sand mineral, constituting 31–44% of the total heavy mineral concentrate along the Mediterranean coast. With a TiO₂ content of 46.61% — verified by Foshan Ceramics Research Institute in 2024 — Egyptian ilmenite is a premium-grade titanium feedstock.

DEXPRO is Egypt's number one exporter of ilmenite, the primary commercial mineral driving black sand revenues. Shipped in bulk or jumbo bags, independently inspected by Control Union before loading.

Applications
TiO₂ Pigment90% of demand
Primary feedstock for titanium dioxide — the world's most used white pigment in paints, coatings, plastics and paper.
Ceramics & Glazes
Used in ceramic tile bodies and opacifiers. DEXPRO ilmenite is certified for ceramic industry supply chains.
Cosmetics & Pharmaceuticals
High-purity TiO₂ derived from ilmenite used in sunscreen, cosmetic powders and pharmaceutical coatings.
Welding Flux & Electrodes
Ilmenite-based coatings on welding electrodes provide slag formation and weld protection.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2614.00.30
OriginEgypt · Mediterranean Coast
IncotermsFOB · CNF · CIF
MOQ500 MT per shipment
InspectionControl Union · Pre-Shipping
Technical Specification
Lab-Verified · Foshan 2024 · Report K0544/H240105-294
TiO₂ Content46.61%VERIFIED
Total Iron (Fe)32.96%
Fe₂O₃19.76%
FeO (Fe²⁺)24.62%
SiO₂2.79%
Al₂O₃0.88%
MnO1.69%
Cr₂O₃0.43%
ZrO₂0.14%
Density4.70 g/cm³
Hardness (Mohs)5–6
Crystal SystemTrigonal
Benchmark
Egypt vs Competing Origins · TiO₂ %
🇪🇬 Egypt (DEXPRO)
46.6%Fe 32.9% · ★ Top
🇦🇺 Australia
54–58%Fe 28% · Chloride
🇮🇳 India
52–54%Fe 32% · Sulphate
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka
50–53%Fe 34% · Sulphate
Packaging & Despatch
Available Packaging · DEXPRO Export Standard
FIBC Jumbo Bags — 1,250 KG or 1,500 KG
Double-layer PP outer + PE inner · Single liner · Control Union pre-shipping inspection
Bulk Load — 20′ FCL Container
Approx. 27 MT · Single liner bag inside container · FOB Alexandria / Damietta
02
Chapter 02 — Iron Ore · High-Purity Grade

Magnetite

Fe₃O₄ — Iron(II,III) Oxide
15–18%
Deposit Concentration
Aerial View · Black Sand Beach
Heavy Mineral Detail
Overview

Magnetite is Egypt's second most abundant black sand mineral, comprising 15–18% of the heavy mineral concentrate. With a TFe content of 68–72% and naturally strong magnetic properties, Egyptian magnetite is premium-grade for both metallurgical and industrial applications.

DEXPRO exports magnetite primarily to China and the steelmaking sector, with a strong seasonal demand window in July–August.

Applications
Direct Reduced IronSponge iron
Magnetite concentrate used as feedstock for DRI/sponge iron production in electric arc furnaces — a growing global steelmaking method.
Cast Iron & Pig Iron
Blast furnace charge component. High TFe content (68–72%) reduces energy consumption per tonne of iron produced.
Water Filtration Media
Granular magnetite used in multi-layer filtration systems for industrial water treatment. Dense, chemically inert, reusable.
Heavy Media Separation
Used in dense medium cyclones for coal washing and mineral separation processes globally.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2601.11.00
MOQ500 MT per shipment
IncotermsFOB · CNF · CIF
Key MarketChina · Steel sector
SeasonalityPeak demand July–August
Technical Specification
Standard Export Grade · DEXPRO Certified
Total Iron (TFe)68–72%
Fe₃O₄ Content>95%
SiO₂<3%
Al₂O₃<1.5%
S (Sulphur)<0.05%
P (Phosphorus)<0.04%
Magnetic Fraction>98%
Density5.18 g/cm³
Particle Size75–300 μm
Moisture<2%
Packaging & Despatch
Available Packaging
FIBC Jumbo Bags — 1,250 KG or 1,500 KG
Double-layer PP outer + PE inner · Single liner · Control Union pre-shipping inspection
Bulk Load — 20′ FCL Container
Approx. 27 MT · Single liner bag inside container · FOB Alexandria / Damietta
03
Chapter 03 — Refractory · Ceramics · Nuclear

Zircon

ZrSiO₄ — Zirconium Silicate
11–21%
Deposit Concentration
400 km Mediterranean Coastline
Global Ceramics Market
Overview

Zircon is one of the highest-value minerals in the black sand deposit. Egyptian zircon carries exceptional purity and is exported under the DEXPRO AMASIS brand in 1,250 KG FIBC jumbo bags, with Control Union pre-shipping inspection on every batch.

Global zircon demand reached approximately 1.2 million tonnes in 2018, with ceramics representing 50% of total consumption. Egypt's zircon is positioned as a premium product for European and Asian ceramic manufacturers.

DEXPRO has supplied high-grade zircon to Colorobbia Italia S.p.A., Industrie Bitossi Spain and Industrie Bitossi (Guangzhou) Minerals Co., Ltd. The DEXPRO zircon jumbo bags photographed in this catalogue were shipped directly to Colorobbia Italy.

Reference Supply

Colorobbia Italia S.p.A. · Industrie Bitossi Spain · Industrie Bitossi (Guangzhou) Minerals Co., Ltd.

Applications
Ceramics — Tiles & Sanitaryware50%
Zircon sand milled into opacifier for ceramic tile glazes and bodies. Spain and Italy are the largest European consumers.
Refractories & Foundry30%
Zircon-based refractories used in steel furnace linings, glass melting tanks and investment casting of turbine blades.
Nuclear Reactor Components
Zirconium metal derived from zircon is used for nuclear fuel rod cladding due to low thermal neutron absorption.
Specialty Glass & Electronics
Zirconia used in optical fibre ferrules, catalytic converters, oxygen sensors and fuel cells.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2615.90.60
BrandAMASIS · DEXPRO
Pack Size1,250 KG FIBC
Key MarketsSpain · Italy · China · India
InspectionControl Union · PSI
Technical Specification
Standard Export Grade
ZrO₂ + HfO₂65–66%
SiO₂32–33%
TiO₂<0.15%
Fe₂O₃<0.07%
Al₂O₃<0.8%
Density4.65 g/cm³
Hardness (Mohs)7.5
Grain Size75–250 μm
Moisture<0.2%
Packaging & Despatch
AMASIS Brand · DEXPRO Export Standard
FIBC Jumbo Bags — 1,250 KG or 1,500 KG
AMASIS brand · Double PP+PE liner · Single liner · Control Union pre-shipping inspection
Bulk Load — 20′ FCL Container
Approx. 27 MT · Single liner bag · FOB Alexandria / Damietta
04
Chapter 04 — Abrasive · Filtration · Waterjet

Garnet

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂ — Almandine Garnet
11–15%
Deposit Concentration
Black Sand Dunes · Heavy Minerals
Deposit · At Source
Overview

Egyptian garnet from the Mediterranean black sand deposit is predominantly almandine type — the premium abrasive grade. With a Mohs hardness of 7–7.5 and angular fracture patterns, it is ideal for waterjet cutting and abrasive blasting applications where precise, sharp cutting action is required.

DEXPRO garnet is exported in calibrated grain sizes for specific industrial applications, with certificates of conformity for waterjet and abrasive applications.

Applications
Waterjet CuttingPrimary
Garnet abrasive mixed with a high-pressure water stream to cut metals, stone, composites and glass with extreme precision and no heat distortion.
Abrasive Blasting
Surface preparation for steel structures, ships and pipelines. Produces a low-dust, recyclable surface profile ideal for coating adhesion.
Water Filtration Media
Used as a filter media layer in multi-media filters for municipal and industrial water treatment. Denser than sand, sharper profile.
Abrasive Grinding & Lapping
Precision grinding of optical components, semiconductor wafers and precision mechanical parts.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2513.20.00
GradeAlmandine · Abrasive
Key MarketsUSA · Europe · Gulf
ApplicationsWaterjet · Blasting · Filtration
IncotermsFOB · CNF · CIF
Technical Specification
Abrasive Grade · Export Standard
TypeAlmandine
Al₂O₃20–22%
SiO₂35–38%
FeO28–32%
Hardness (Mohs)7.0–7.5
Density3.9–4.2 g/cm³
Free Silica<1%LOW DUST
Grain Sizes20/40 · 30/60 · 80 mesh
Recyclability3–5 cyclesBLASTING
Packaging & Despatch
Garnet · Export Packaging
FIBC Jumbo Bags — 1,250 KG or 1,500 KG
Grain size calibrated · Single liner · Control Union pre-shipping inspection
Bulk Load — 20′ FCL Container
Approx. 27 MT · Single liner bag · FOB Alexandria / Damietta
05
Chapter 05 — Aerospace Titanium · Medical Grade

Rutile

TiO₂ — Natural Rutile
6–12%
Deposit Concentration
Black Sand Aerial · Mediterranean
Coastline · 11 Sites
Overview

Natural rutile is the highest-value titanium feedstock, with TiO₂ content of 95–97%. Egyptian rutile from the Mediterranean black sand deposit represents a premium, chloride-grade mineral for aerospace titanium sponge production and specialist applications.

While lower in deposit concentration (6–12%), rutile commands significantly higher pricing than ilmenite and is in sustained demand from the aerospace sector, driven by increasing aircraft production and lightweight structural applications.

Applications
Aerospace-Grade Titanium Metal
Rutile is the preferred feedstock for chloride-process titanium sponge production — the raw material for aerospace-grade Ti alloys used in aircraft frames, engines and fasteners.
Medical Implants
High-purity titanium derived from rutile used in orthopaedic implants, dental implants and surgical instruments for its biocompatibility and corrosion resistance.
Premium TiO₂ Pigment
Chloride-process pigment plants use rutile as the primary high-grade feedstock — producing superior brightness and opacity versus ilmenite-derived pigment.
Welding Flux Wire
Rutile used as coating material on premium welding electrodes for high-strength steel fabrication and shipbuilding.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2614.00.60
TiO₂ Content95–97% (Natural)
Key MarketsUSA · Japan · EU
End UsersAerospace · Medical · Defence
IncotermsFOB · CNF · CIF
Technical Specification
Natural Rutile · Chloride Grade
TiO₂ Content95–97%NATURAL
Fe₂O₃<1.2%
SiO₂<0.8%
Cr₂O₃<0.05%
Nb₂O₅<0.2%
Density4.20–4.25 g/cm³
Hardness (Mohs)6–6.5
Crystal SystemTetragonal
Packaging & Despatch
Rutile · Export Packaging
FIBC Jumbo Bags — 1,250 KG or 1,500 KG
Premium sealed · Single liner · Moisture control · Full traceability documentation
Bulk Load — 20′ FCL Container
Approx. 27 MT · Single liner bag · FOB Alexandria / Damietta
06
Chapter 06 — Rare Earth Elements · Nuclear · Strategic

Monazite

Ce·La·Nd·Th·PO₄ — Rare Earth Phosphate
Strategic
Regulated Export
Strategic Minerals · Global Market
Export Destinations
Overview

Monazite is a strategically critical mineral containing rare earth elements — cerium, lanthanum, neodymium — and radioactive thorium. Egyptian monazite from the Mediterranean black sand deposit carries significant REE and thorium concentrations.

Regulated export. Monazite export requires compliance with International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) regulations and Egyptian nuclear licensing authority. DEXPRO facilitates fully compliant transactions for qualified buyers only.

⚠ Compliance Note

Monazite export requires IAEA-compliant documentation, Egyptian Nuclear and Radiological Regulatory Authority (ENRRA) licensing and buyer qualification. DEXPRO facilitates fully compliant transactions. Contact office@dexpro.com.co for qualified buyer enquiries.

Applications
Rare Earth Element Extraction
Cerium, lanthanum and neodymium extracted for magnets, catalysts, phosphors and advanced electronics.
Nuclear Industry — Thorium
Thorium extracted from monazite is a potential nuclear fuel. Several countries are developing thorium-based reactor programmes.
Uranium Recovery
Minor uranium content recovered as a by-product of REE processing. Requires a nuclear materials licence.
Catalyst Applications
Cerium compounds used as oxidation catalysts in automotive converters and petroleum refining.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2612.20.00
RegulatoryIAEA Compliant · Licensed
Key BuyersNuclear / REE Industry
StatusQualified Buyers Only
Enquiriesoffice@dexpro.com.co
Technical Specification
Indicative Grade · Regulated Product
Total REE₂O₃55–65%
ThO₂ (Thorium)5–9%
CeO₂25–30%
La₂O₃12–15%
Nd₂O₃10–13%
P₂O₅25–28%
Density4.9–5.3 g/cm³
RadioactivityRegulatedLICENSED ONLY
Packaging & Despatch
Monazite · Regulated Packaging
Licensed Shipment Only
Packaging, transport and documentation agreed per licence conditions with ENRRA and the buyer's national authority.
07
Chapter 07 — High-Titanium Feedstock · Upgraded Grade

Leucoxene

TiO₂·FeO — Altered Ilmenite
65–90%
TiO₂ · Upgraded Feedstock
Processing · Quality Control
Aerial · Deposit Site
Overview

Leucoxene is naturally upgraded ilmenite — formed when ilmenite weathers and loses iron, increasing TiO₂ content to 65–90%. This makes it a premium intermediate titanium feedstock, positioned between ilmenite and rutile in the titanium value chain.

DEXPRO is one of the few Egyptian exporters of leucoxene, having received a Control Union Pre-Shipping Inspection certificate (ORE095.23) for 207 jumbo bags — 310,500 KG — from the Burullus factory in November 2023. It remains the benchmark for verified leucoxene exports from Egypt.

Applications
TiO₂ Pigment FeedstockPremium
Higher TiO₂ content than standard ilmenite reduces acid consumption in the sulphate pigment process and increases pigment yield per tonne of feedstock.
Synthetic Rutile Production
Leucoxene is upgraded further via the Becher or chloride process to produce synthetic rutile (90–95% TiO₂), a high-grade chloride pigment feedstock.
Titanium Metal Sponge
High-TiO₂ leucoxene used as chloride feedstock for titanium metal sponge production via the Kroll process.
Specialty Coatings
High-purity leucoxene used in specialty heat-stable coating systems requiring elevated TiO₂ content.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2614.00.60
PSI CertificateORE095.23 · Control Union
Pack Size1,500 KG Jumbo Bags
Total Verified207 bags · 310,500 KG
FactoryBurullus · Egypt
Technical Specification
Control Union Verified · ORE095.23
TiO₂ Content65–90%HIGH-Ti GRADE
Fe₂O₃5–15%
SiO₂<5%
Al₂O₃<2%
Particle FormFree-FlowingCU VERIFIED
Pack Size1,500 KG FIBC
Grades AvailableGrade A · Grade B
Density3.8–4.0 g/cm³
Benchmark
Titanium Value Chain · TiO₂ Content
Natural Rutile
95–97%Highest grade
Leucoxene (DEXPRO)
65–90%★ Upgraded
Ilmenite (DEXPRO)
46.61%Verified base
Packaging & Despatch
ORE095.23 · Verified Packaging Standard
FIBC Jumbo Bags — 1,500 KG
Double-layer · PP outer + PE inner · Grade A / Grade B separated · CU weight-verified
Control Union PSI Included
Full pre-shipping inspection report · Lot A & Lot B identified · Re-PSI available
08
Chapter 08 — Specialty Ceramics · Rare Earth Elements

Titanite

CaTiSiO₅ — Calcium Titanium Silicate
Specialty
Advanced Industrial
Mineral Close-Up · Specialty Grade
Mediterranean Reserve
Overview

Titanite — also known as sphene — is a specialty calcium titanium silicate found in the Egyptian black sand deposit. While present in smaller concentrations than ilmenite or zircon, it commands premium pricing in specialty ceramics and rare earth processing applications.

Egyptian titanite is distinguished by its high TiO₂ equivalent content combined with rare earth element inclusions, making it valuable for advanced industrial ceramic production where precise titanium content and REE co-extraction are required.

Applications
Specialty Ceramics
Titanite used in high-performance technical ceramics requiring precise Ti/Si/Ca ratios — including dielectric ceramics and specialty refractories.
Rare Earth Co-extraction
REE inclusions in Egyptian titanite extracted as a by-product during processing — particularly lanthanum and cerium group elements.
Gemological Applications
High-clarity titanite (sphene) exhibits exceptional fire and dispersion — valued as a collector gemstone and in precision optical applications.
Research & Advanced Materials
Titanite used in advanced materials research for nuclear waste immobilisation and specialty glass compositions with high refractive index requirements.
Commercial Terms
HTS Code2614.00.60
ApplicationsSpecialty / Advanced Industrial
AvailabilityUpon request · Qualified buyers
MOQNegotiable · Typically 50–200 MT
Technical Specification
Indicative Specification
TiO₂ Equivalent35–40%
CaO26–28%
SiO₂28–30%
Fe₂O₃3–8%
REE InclusionsLa · Ce · NdVARIABLE
Density3.45–3.55 g/cm³
Hardness (Mohs)5–5.5
AvailabilitySpecialistON REQUEST
Packaging & Despatch
Titanite · Specialty Packaging
FIBC Bags or Drums
Quantity and packaging agreed per order · Full documentation provided.
Enquiries

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To the world.

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